TASTING NOTES FOR Cherubino Chardonnay Ovale Caves Road Margaret River Western Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance
Bright pale gold with a youthful brilliance. Clean and luminous, showing both freshness and subtle richness.

👃 Aromas
Complex and lifted, with roasted nuts, white peach and citrus blossom layered over grapefruit and quince. Subtle oak spice and a mineral edge add depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Powerful yet precise, delivering citrus, stone fruit and green apple with a vibrant, juicy core. There’s a beautiful balance between fruit intensity and savoury complexity, with a fine mineral thread running through the palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Textural and refined with a creamy mid-palate from oak and lees work. The finish is long, focused and mouth-watering, showing citrus, sea spray minerality and a subtle butterscotch nuance.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Margaret River Chardonnay—layered, powerful and elegant. Combines ripe fruit, quality oak and mineral precision, delivering both richness and finesse with excellent ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, grilled seafood, roast chicken or creamy pasta dishes. Also excellent with richer fish dishes or buttery sauces.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive Margaret River Chardonnay—textural, complex and beautifully balanced. A standout for premium mixed dozens and ideal for customers wanting a refined, cellar-worthy white with real pedigree.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷